Line School Apprentice

Job Description

Description

We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future.

 Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

 We’re powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

 In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Qualifications

Description – Line School Apprentice  

Primary Purpose of Position: 
 
Perform duties related to the construction, maintenance, and service of energized facilities in all phases of Aerial and Underground transmission and distribution. This includes all new, scheduled, routine maintenance and emergency work. 
 
Major Accountabilities: 

 
Responsibilities are related to the construction, maintenance, and service of energized facilities in all phases of transmission and distribution equipment. Work includes climbing utility poles and transmission structures as well as work out of aerial equipment; work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions; operation of various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles, and work on energized electrical equipment. 
Required to work emergency and storm situations and must be available for overtime and shift work. Required to perform glove-hand and hot-stick work as scheduled. 
 
Position Requirements: 
 
-- Valid Driver's license with ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle and maintain a Driver Qualification File 

--Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 3 months of hire date 

--Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test(s), background check(s) and physicals 

 
-- High school diploma or equivalent. 
-- Passed or ability to pass the EEI Aptitude Qualifying exam (CAST TEST). 
-- Ability to climb utility poles and transmission structures as well as work out of aerial equipment. 
-- Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions. 
-- Required to perform glove-hand work (Training provided) 
-- Ability to operate various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles. 
-- Ability to work on energized electrical equipment (Training provided) 
-- Required to work in emergency and storm situations. 
-- Must be available for overtime and shift work. Must be able to carry, pull and/or lift 50 pounds 
-- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test, background check, DOT employment verification and physicals 
-- Complete and pass formal training in electrical theory involving primary or secondary distribution 
-- Complete and pass formal training in Electrical Emergency (EEMG) training. 
-- Must be in compliance with all safe weight guidelines for equipment. 

--Must be able to carry, pull and/or lift 50 pounds

PREFERRED: 
-- Past experience with construction and/or maintenance of electrical transmission/distribution equipment. 
-- Previous experience working at heights. 
-- Secondary restoration experience 
-- Training in electrical theory involving primary or secondary distribution. 
 
Please note that mandatory hands on assessments will be held in mid-June.  The start date for this position will be September 2023. 

Final employment decisions will be determined by meeting the job qualifications in addition to successfully completing and passing all aptitude tests, medical standards, physical evaluations, and fitness programs. Upon completion of 42-month progression training, employees may be placed in any work location/work group on the PECO Energy system.  
 
 
Please Note: 
All communication for this position will be conducted through email. Applicants are encouraged to check email on a regular basis. 
 
 
Successful candidates will work throughout the PECO Service Territory 

Join the PECO team and be a part of one of the nation’s oldest and largest utility companies. We serve the Greater Philadelphia region with approximately 1. 6 million electric customers and 501,000 natural gas customers.